Cybermania '94
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Produced by | Peter Hayman |
Directed by | Sue Brophey |
Cybermania '94: The Ultimate Gamer Awards was the first televised
Background
Andrew Zucker, an entertainment lawyer, envisioned an
In creating the awards for Cybermania '94, the group solicited nominations from 2,500 multimedia companies across the United States. Because of an application fee, only 200 competing entries were received. Some companies, such as
Format
Cybermania '94 was produced by the AIAS and TBS, with Peter Hayman of ICE Integrated Communications & Entertainment as
Awards
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).
Best Overall Game | Best Action/Adventure |
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Best CD Computer Game | Best Portable |
Best Comedy | Best Art and Graphics in an Interactive Product |
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Best Music | Best Simulation/Strategy |
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Best Sports | Best Actor – Female |
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Best Actor – Male | Special awards |
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Reception
The broadcast was seen by 1.1% of US households.
Legacy
Cybermania '94 was the first televised
A teenage
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External links
- Full list of winners at the Wayback Machine (archived November 7, 1996)